On Sunday 27th June Doug Yeo will be flying in from the USA to present a masterclass as well as performing with the Freckleton Band in concert to raise funds for Trinity Hospice and the Lifeboat Association.

Trombone choir

Doug has offered to give a trombone clinic, and take a massed trombone choir, in the afternoon before the concert.

The masterclass will be open to trombonists of all ages and abilities, and is a great opportunity for players to attend the sort of event only usually open to college or university students.

Doug will talk and demonstrate a variety of techniques and concepts, and then all those who wish to participate can join in the trombone choir4BR

Techniques

Doug will talk and demonstrate a variety of techniques and concepts, and then all those who wish to participate can join in the trombone choir, which will also perform a couple of pieces in the evening concert.

Treble and bass

In this section Doug will talk about blend, pitch, tuning and other vital section disciplines. Music is available beforehand, and in both treble and bass clefs!

The event takes place at on Sunday 27th June at Kirkham Grammar School, starting at 2.00pm.